I spent a couple of days in AD and a few more in Dubai. I was unprepared for what a giant construction zone it all seems, and amazed by how much greenery they have managed to grow in the desert. Big chuckle at the sight of the twin Chrysler building replicas in Dubai. I experienced sensory overload just drinking in all the wonderful sights and ambiance of an ancient culture and landscape so alien to me. It was an amazing and intense trip!

Thank you for sharing all your wonderful photographic insights. This gave me an interesting added perspective, viewing these things first through your lens and then my own eyes.

Hi Mum of 2,Thanks for the feedback and accolades. Sounds like you had a great trip. Some holidaymakers have a negative view of Abu Dhabi after coming from Dubai. I agree the pace of life is much slower here, which if you are on holiday you may not want. However, working out here, Abu Dhabi’s is perfect. The city is big enough that you are not constantly bumping in to people from work but small enough that you can get anywhere in town within 30 minutes. There’s always some thing culturally on. For example, tonight there’s a free concert by the Brazilian guitarist Yamandu Costa and the Emirates Palace is currently hosting a number of art exhibitions.

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A collection of photographs portraying life in one of the world's wealthiest cities - Abu Dhabi, the island capital of the United Arab Emirates by Peter Waters, a photography aficionado and finalist of the du Social Media Awards 2012 for Best Blog/Blogger